How To Fix BRAIN504 - The key date derivation type &1 for InfoProvider &3 not applicable

BRAIN504 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 504

• Message text: The key date derivation type &1 for InfoProvider &3 not applicable

What causes this issue?

Key date derivation type &V1& cannot be used for InfoProvider &V3&.
There is either no time characteristic in the InfoProvider that can be
mapped on characteristic &V2& or there is no characteristic that could
be taken as a time characteristic.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If there is no time characteristic in the InfoProvider that can be
mapped on &V2&, define a new derivation type with a time characteristic
that is included in InfoProvider &V3&.
If the time characteristic is not unique, define a new derivation type
with a special time characteristic.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN504 - The key date derivation type &1 for InfoProvider &3 not applicable ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN504 indicates that there is an issue with the key date derivation type for a specific InfoProvider in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically arises when the system is unable to derive a key date for a query or report based on the settings defined for the InfoProvider.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Key Date Derivation Type: The key date derivation type specified for the InfoProvider is not applicable or valid for the current context or query.
  Missing Configuration: The InfoProvider may not be properly configured to support the key date derivation type being used.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoProvider structure may have rendered the existing key date derivation type obsolete or incompatible.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be designed in a way that does not align with the key date derivation settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Date Derivation Type: Review the key date derivation type defined